Compilation Of World War II Footage (Tape 2 Of 2)
- Imperial War Museum Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- 1940-1945
Record Date
- 01:54:24
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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2006000277
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- Digital Betacam
Format
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Access permitted
Conditions Governing Access
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Use and Reproduction have to be enquired directly with source
Conditions Governing Reproduction
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Synopsis :29 Aug - 3 Sep 1945: After signing the truce at Rangoon the convoy heads towards Penang and Singapore. Sep 1945: Indian troops on ships and convoy arrives in Singapore. Sep 1945: Allies enter Singapore. 10 Sep 1945: Lady Shenton Thomas arrives from Singapore. 6 Sep 1945: Demolition of Indian National Army (INA) Memorial at Connaught Drive by the sappers of the 123rd Indian Infantry Brigade. 6 Sep 1945: Japanese armies evacuate from Singapore. 6 Sep 1945: Surrender of Japanese forces at Fort Canning. Sep 1945: Allies enter Singapore. Sep 1945: Surrender on board HMS Sussex in Singapore. 29 Sep 1945: Japanese working parties. Undated: Japanese Secret police jailed at Thaipang. 5 Oct 1945: Fire at Kallang Airport. 20 Oct 1945: Japanese prisoners-of-war (POWs) marching through town under guard and Japanese aircraft dispersed amongst residential houses around Kallang Airport. 11 Sep 1945: Allied Supreme Commander Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten arrives in Singapore with General Slim. 12 Sep 1945: Singapore surrender parade and ceremony. Sep 1945: Singapore celebrates with Chinese Victory Parade. 9 Sep 1945: Repatriation of Indian POWs, mainly Gurkhas. 22 Sep 1945: Japanese Kempetei marched through Singapore to Pearl's Hill. 28 Sep 1945: River patrol along Saigon River. 14 Sep 1945: Released POWs in Kuala Lumpur. 29 Sep 1945: Japanese working parties. 9 Sep 1945: Evacuation of POWs from Singapore. 14 Mar 1946: Japanese War Criminals hanged at Changi Gaol. 27 April 1946: Japanese Lieutenant General Sukuei Shampei faced firing squad at Changi. 3 Feb 1942: Singapore-Chinese Volunteer Force and damage inflicted in Singapore by Japanese air raids. Includes: Governor Sir Shenton Thomas. 4 Nov 1941: General Wavell's tour of inspection of Singapore. 15 Nov 1941: Singapore local home guards watch military demonstration; more equipment, transport and stores arrive for the defence of Singapore.
